Cosmic Connections 2013 is designed to use astronomy to introduce students to Cross-Cutting Concepts as defined by the Framework for K-12 Science Education and to help them develop Standard Mathematical Practices as described in the new South Dakota Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Teachers will learn active learning ways to teach geometry, algebra, trigonometry, earth, and physical science concepts during a week-long summer institute. Vertical and lateral teams of grades 6-12 math and science teachers will develop skills with technology assisted interactive classroom techniques. Teachers will be involved in inquiry-based activities focused on building models, collecting and analyzing data, finding patterns, and sharing lesson plans for implementation. Up to 3 hours of graduate credit is available in math or physics. For more information, contact Larry.Browning@sdstate.edu or the SDSU Physics Department office at 605-688-5428.
Funding for this workshop was made possible by a U.S. Department of Education NCLB grant administered through South Dakota Board of Regents. The workshop is a joint effort between SDSU's Departments of Physics and Mathematics. Personnel include Larry.Browning@sdstate.edu (physics), Judy.Vondruska@sdstate.edu (physics) and Christine.Larson@sdstate.edu (mathematics).
NASA is sending a helicopter to Mars.
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Members of NASA’s Juno mission team, some of the world’s leading observers of Jupiter, and citizen scientists from across the globe will attend a workshop ‘New Views of Jupiter: Pro-Am Collaborations during and beyond the NASA Ju...
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Cosmic Connections 2013 is designed to use astronomy to introduce students to Cross-Cutting Concepts as defined by the Framework for K-12 Science Education and to help them develop Standard Mathematical Practices as described in the new South Dakota Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Teachers will learn active learning ways to teach geometry, algebra, trigonometry, earth, and physical science concepts during a week-long summer institute. Vertical and lateral teams of grades 6-12 math and science teachers will develop skills with technology assisted interactive classroom techniques. Teachers will be involved in inquiry-based activities focused on building models, collecting and analyzing data, finding patterns, and sharing lesson plans for implementation. Up to 3 hours of graduate credit is available in math or physics. For more information, contact Larry.Browning@sdstate.edu or the SDSU Physics Department office at 605-688-5428.
Funding for this workshop was made possible by a U.S. Department of Education NCLB grant administered through South Dakota Board of Regents. The workshop is a joint effort between SDSU's Departments of Physics and Mathematics. Personnel include Larry.Browning@sdstate.edu (physics), Judy.Vondruska@sdstate.edu (physics) and Christine.Larson@sdstate.edu (mathematics).
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